About
History
Formed in 1974 by David Loader, Steve Johnson and Glen Carter, the British Youth Band Association (BYBA) has provided guidance and support for its members.
The Association set up rules to standardise the running of contests, judging and scoring along with the introduction of national divisions or classes.
The aims of the Association are:
• to provide a focus for the activities of the British youth band movement,
• to promote the growth, prestige and calibre of marching bands,
• to provide an information service,
• to create a forum for members’ viewpoints, and
• to encourage friendly co-operation among those engaged in youth band activities.
• to provide opportunities for young peoples’ personal development through performance within the marching arts
Our Mission Statement
To provide opportunities for young peoples’ personal development through performance within the marching arts
Our Values:
• Social enjoyment
• Safe environment
• Interactive
• Honesty & Integrity
• Open Communication
• Inclusive with diversity
• Democracy
• Proactive
• Sense of purpose
• Responsibility
Regions
BYBA allocates members to one of three regions based on local geography of counties and unitary authorities. This is reviewed and published annually in line with our Constitution.
There are great benefits to working as a region, including the support and sharing of skills and equipment, an exchange of information and knowledge, funding opportunities, an open forum at regular meetings to share views, face to face, with Council members and each other, education sessions, plus social activities.
These regional networks also organise indoor preview shows ahead of the summer marching season, they could also support training sessions for adults and young people, plus post-season concerts.
Whether you are a unit or an individual, why not get involved!
The Northern Region
Blackpool; Blackburn with Darwen; Cheshire; Cumbria; Darlington; Durham; Halton; Kingston upon Hull; Lancashire; Lincolnshire; North East Lincolnshire; North Lincolnshire; Merseyside; Greater Manchester; Middlesbrough; Northumberland; Redcar & Cleveland; Stockton on Tees; Tyne & Wear; Warrington; York; East Yorkshire; North Yorkshire; South Yorkshire; West Yorkshire and all of Scotland
Regional Chair: Phil Johnson
Regional Secretary: Post Vacant
Regional Treasurer: Cath Sheldon
